noun
- A simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines. )
- A handwheel that is used for steering.
- synonyms: steering wheel
- Forces that provide energy and direction.
- usage: "the wheels of government began to turn"
- A circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel.
- Game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in.
- synonyms: roulette wheel
- An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims.
- synonyms: rack
- A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals.
verb
- Change directions as if revolving on a pivot.
- usage: "They wheeled their horses around and left"
- synonyms: wheel around
- Wheel somebody or something.
- synonyms: wheel around
- Move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle.
- usage: "The President's convoy rolled past the crowds"
- synonyms: roll
- Ride a bicycle.
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